delays

NOUN

deferment, interruption

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lag moratorium postponement problem setback stoppage suspension wait

STRONG

adjournment bind check cunctation dawdling demurral detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hindrance holding impediment interval jam lingering logjam loitering obstruction procrastination prorogation remission reprieve retardation showstopper stall stay stop surcease tarrying tie-up

WEAK

cooling-off period hangup hold-up holding pattern putting off retardment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation

STRONG

advance aid assistance beginning go help liberation promotion support

WEAK

dispatch expedition furtherance hastening hurry rush speed

VERB

cause stop in action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjourn bar block defer detain hamper hold impede keep obstruct postpone prevent prolong put off restrict shelve stall stay suspend withhold

STRONG

arrest check choke clog confine curb dawdle deter dilly-dally discourage drag encumber filibuster inhibit interfere intermit lag linger loiter procrastinate prorogue protract remand repress retard slacken table tarry temporize

WEAK

bide time gain time hold over keep back lay over stave off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon advance aid allow assist carry out continue do encourage expedite forward free further go help let go open permit promote release support

STRONG

complete finish hurry leave liberate push rush unblock

WEAK

dispatch hasten speed

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delays

On the technology front, the anticipated certification of the 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 this year -- following years of delays -- should help to free up significant engineering resources, Pope said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

But delays aren’t likely to hit Alphabet as hard.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

There is some frustration from devolved administrations around the UK about the delays in Whitehall.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

These coins were supposed to be ready for July 4, but production delays at the U.S.

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026

One morning after a great many delays Heqet was finally instructed in beading, at the goldhouse.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw